Creative courses
Creativity has the power to open your mind and allow you to express yourself in a way you find most enjoyable. There are many different ways to explore your creativity – through words, visuals, movements or sounds.
Whether you’re looking to get your ideas down on paper, create some art or tap into your musical side, we have the course for you.
Browse our selection of creative courses, have some fun and let your imagination run wild.
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- Ways into creative writing
Course start date: Wed 11 Jan 2023 (and 9 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerWant to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - The 60 minute writerCourse start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Tasha KavanaghFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £50.00 - Watercolour painting for beginnersCourse start date: Wed 29 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne-Marie FosterAn introduction to the radiant qualities of watercolour painting. Through simple exercises, we'll explore watercolour techniques and mediums. The perfect way to start using watercolour.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Writing for childrenCourse start date: Wed 28 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeAlways wanted to write a children's book? This practical course will develop your ability to write for different age groups and genres of contemporary children's fiction. (Please note this two-term course is payable in two instalments.).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Writing fantasy storiesCourse start date: Wed 19 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Mary VictoriaBuild fantastical worlds, fill them with compelling characters and learn how to structure innovative plotlines in this perfect introduction for those with a passion for fantasy.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Nature writingCourse start date: Wed 19 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julie GartonWhat greater muse could a writer ask for than the organic wonders of the planet that surrounds them? Learn how to capture the majesty of nature on the page with this exciting course in creative non-fiction.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Writing a memoir: an introductionCourse start date: Wed 19 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Nick BarlaySome moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This six week course will help you plan and craft a memoir that will resonate and inspire.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Singing 1Course start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoStart singing and explore your voice in this fun, confidence-building course. These classes will introduce you to healthy use of your singing voice and basic musicianship through a selection of songs from a variety of genres.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Podcasting: introductionCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeDo you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a fully-fledged podcast which you will produce in this course.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Belly dancing: beginnersCourse start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anjanie DindyalIf you want to have fun keeping fit then look no further. A belly dance class is a great workout and a wonderful way to learn a new skill. It is inspiring and empowering, improving posture, balance and self-esteem, and offers a glamorous way to get fit. This class can be enjoyed by all ages.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Adobe InDesign: stage 1Course start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gita HahnAdobe InDesign is the key desktop publishing software used to create posters, flyers, brochures, magazines and books. On this stage 1 course you'll learn how to plan and design a publication, construct simple advertisments and lay out a multi-column page.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Sketching at the museum: Tate ModernCourse start date: Wed 15 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Charles ChambersExploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks; practice and improve your drawing skills and 'ways of seeing' and understanding, working from an exciting range of paintings and artworks in Tate modern.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Drawing for beginnersCourse start date: Wed 21 Jun 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyExplore traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, we will introduce key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Adobe Illustrator: stage 1Course start date: Wed 8 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Gita HahnExplore basic graphic design and illustration techniques and processes using Adobe Illustrator with the opportunity to draw and design on paper and execute in Illustrator. Discover what you can achieve using paths, pen tools, colour, gradients and type.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Mosaics introductoryCourse start date: Wed 22 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa BensonDevelop your creative skills in this classic art form, adhering your materials to a temporary surface before applying the completed section to a flat base or casting it into concrete to complete your own Mosaic design.Full fee £529.00 Senior fee £423.00 Concession £344.00
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